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Page Two <br /> These occurrences are not frequent enough to be a serious problem and we can deal with <br /> them because of that. We enjoy the activity level as it currently exists. We really do not <br /> want our quality of life destroyed <br /> Other points to consider: <br /> 1. The Seattle School District has only one stadium available for all of their high schools. Even <br /> factoring in use by Springfield children who participate in Kidsports, this area doesn't need <br /> four multi -use stadiums. <br /> 2. As Arnold Hultberg pointed out in his letter to you, this project is far too expensive for the <br /> value received by the community. <br /> 3. How many national sports figures or accomplished college -level players has the Eugene - <br /> Springfield area produced? Sports activities at the level these stadiums would support do not <br /> need facilities as designed for this project. <br /> 4. It is my belief that the number of children who will actually benefit from these stadiums does <br /> not justify their construction. Not all children are interested or talented in sports, either in a <br /> school environment or as part of an outside, organized program. <br /> I understand District 4J owns two parcels of land in the North Eugene and Sheldon High School regions. <br /> I also understand that Springfield is developing an area just east of I -5, south of the river, and north of <br /> Beltline specifically as a sports complex. Wouldn't it make more sense for the two cities to cooperate in <br /> developing two large sports complexes that will accommodate the schools and Kidsports? <br /> Wouldn't it make sense to use some of the money approved in the November '98 election to <br /> improve /expand the community center facilities so that children who don't participate in sports can have <br /> an opportunity to stay occupied in a positive way? <br /> Some of the money could be used to lower the classroom student teacher ratio. <br /> Some of the money could be used to expand programs in our schools that have been cut because of lack <br /> of funds. <br /> There are many activities besides sports that teach children to cooperate and to function as a team and I <br /> think they should be made available. <br /> I no longer have children at home, yet I support money levies for the schools. Children are the future and <br /> we must provide them the necessary tools to take care of us when we are old! I also support my right to <br /> be able to hear myself think in my living room or to hear conversation of my guests without competing <br /> with 1000 to 2000 roaring sports fans and a sound system reporting every move on an athletic field. <br /> It's sad that my tax dollars, which I freely give as a member of this community, can be used to devalue <br /> my property, cause me to incur additional large expense to continue living in my home, or force me to sell <br /> my property. <br />